The 'Celebrity Close-Up' Tumblr is Hilarious
Courtney Scharf — July 3, 2012 — Pop Culture
References: celebritycloseup.tumblr
Hoping to bring celebrities down to size, this 'Celebrity Close-Up' Tumblr is a hilarious gathering of unflattering snapshots featuring the rich and famous.
Sure to pique the interest of many tabloid-crazed fans, this site is the perfect counteraction to the airbrushed photos viewers are exposed to on a daily basis. Featuring stars from all industries, from Nicki Minaj to Jim Carrey, it seems that no one is safe from the wrath of this blog. Though admittedly a bit mean-spirited, there are likely more than 100 perfect photos for each unflattering close-up capture.
Likely to grow in size because of the mass availability of celebrity images, this is a Tumblr on the rise that's bound to get more than a few guiltily pleasurable hits.
Sure to pique the interest of many tabloid-crazed fans, this site is the perfect counteraction to the airbrushed photos viewers are exposed to on a daily basis. Featuring stars from all industries, from Nicki Minaj to Jim Carrey, it seems that no one is safe from the wrath of this blog. Though admittedly a bit mean-spirited, there are likely more than 100 perfect photos for each unflattering close-up capture.
Likely to grow in size because of the mass availability of celebrity images, this is a Tumblr on the rise that's bound to get more than a few guiltily pleasurable hits.
Trend Themes
1. Anti-celebrity Culture - The rise of anti-celebrity culture is disrupting the entertainment industry and providing an unfiltered view of celebrities.
2. Authenticity in Media - Authenticity in media is becoming more popular as viewers are seeking a break from the heavily edited and airbrushed images they are normally exposed to.
3. Satirical Social Media Accounts - The rise of satirical social media accounts is providing a humorous take on celebrity culture and disrupting the traditional celebrity/fan dynamic.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The entertainment industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the rise of anti-celebrity culture by creating more authentic content.
2. Social Media - The social media industry has an opportunity to provide platforms for satirical accounts and promote anti-celebrity culture.
3. News and Media - The news and media industry has an opportunity to report on alternative views of celebrities and capitalize on the desire for unfiltered content.
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